Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003 vs Subaru Impreza 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 140 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 171 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.6 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 420 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Impreza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 7 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 3600 | |
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